Paula Tsoni

Nicosia, United Kingdom

Editor and Reporter at Greek Reporter

Journalist and Presenter at Freelance

International News Journalist / Presenter / Features Writer

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Iconic Greek Clarinet Virtuoso Petros-Loukas Chalkias Dies at 90

1 week ago | greekreporter.com | Paula Tsoni

Iconic Greek clarinet virtuoso Petros-Loukas Chalkias, renowned to fans of Greek folk music worldwide, died on Sunday at the age of 90. Born into a family of folk musicians in Epirus, northwestern Greece, in 1934, he first performed in public at the age of 11 before moving to Athens, where he played music alongside his clarinet-playing father and violin-playing brother.
Private Helicopter Crashes Off Popular Athens Beach

1 week ago | greekreporter.com | Paula Tsoni

A private helicopter hired to fly a small group of foreign passengers to Mykonos crashed on Sunday in the sea area off Vouliagmeni beach in the southern suburbs of Athens. The incident took place shortly after take off and before the eyes of dozens of beachgoers, under as-yet-unclear circumstances. The five people on board -the helicopter pilot and four tourists- managed to reach the shore safely and were reported lightly injured as they received first aid.
Djokovic Dines With Greek Premier in Athens Ahead of Rumoured Move

2 weeks ago | greekreporter.com | Paula Tsoni

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic was reportedly seen out in Athens dining with the Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The two men were spotted at a restaurant without their wives. The news come days after rumours broke out that the Serbian tennis star is looking to permanently relocate with his family to the Greek capital.
Israel, Iran Conflict Continues Despite Mediation Efforts

2 weeks ago | greekreporter.com | Paula Tsoni

At least ten more people died and two hundred were injured in Israel overnight during Iran’s missile attacks on residential areas in the central and northern parts of the country. Meanwhile, Israel continued to hit strategic targets on Iranian territory on Saturday, and on Sunday issued a warning to residents of Iran living near nuclear reactors, urging them to evacuate. Yemen’s Houthis said they also fired missiles against Israel during the night.
Greek PM Calls Netanyahu, Urges De-Escalation in Israel-Iran Conflict

2 weeks ago | greekreporter.com | Paula Tsoni

The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday spoke on the phone with Benjamin Netanyahu, on initiative of the Israeli Prime Minister, while Israel continued its hits on strategic targets in Iran. Israel launched a wave of airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear sites on Friday, causing 78 dead and 320 injured, few days before a new round of Iran-US nuclear talks.
Children in Greece Most Materially Deprived in EU, Eurostat Data Shows

2 weeks ago | greekreporter.com | Paula Tsoni

Greece marked an unfortunate first among EU nations in terms of children’s material deprivation, the latest data from Eurostat suggests. The shocking report, published on Friday, found that one in three children under the age of 16 in Greece was materially deprived in 2024, placing Greece first in the 27-member European Union with 33.6 percent, followed by Romania with 31.8 percent and Bulgaria with 30.4 percent.
Iran Israel Conflict Continues as Tehran Warns UK, Frend and US bases

2 weeks ago | greekreporter.com | Paula Tsoni

Iranian media reported new Israeli strikes in Tehran and in cities in the west and north-west that house key defences and military bases. Similarly, Iran vowed it will also continue attacking Israeli targets.
Greece's Regional Safety Concerns Amidst Renewed Iran Israel Conflict

2 weeks ago | greekreporter.com | Paula Tsoni

The Greek Government Council for Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence (KYSEA) met on Friday afternoon under Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for an assessment of the latest developments in the Middle East, following Israel’s deadly airstrike on Iran. The Greek Premier cut short his official visit to Sweden and rushed to Greece to head the Council meeting for national security in light of the new tensions in the region.
Olympiacos Defeats Panathinaikos to Win Euroleague Third Place

1 month ago | greekreporter.com | Paula Tsoni

Olympiacos subdued last year’s champion Panathinaikos 97-93 and won the Euroleague 2025 bronze in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The eternal rivals of Greek sports fought for the consolation prize of third place after they were both bitterly eliminated at the Final Four semifinals on Friday.
Greek Australians Honor 84th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete

1 month ago | greekreporter.com | Paula Tsoni

Greek Australians in Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne commemorated the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Crete with special events last week, to honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit of those who stood together in the face of invasion. “From Cretan civilians to Allied soldiers including the ANZACs, their legacy lives on in our hearts, our history, and our identity,” the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand wrote on Facebook.